Space News
NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing again, to study helium leaks and thruster issues
SPACE.com - 22 Jun 2024 06:33
Boeing's Starliner capsule will remain docked with the ISS until at least July 2, in part to give mission team members more time to assess helium leaks and thruster issues.
It's Not Just Rocks, Scientists Want Samples Mars's Atmosphere
Universe Today - 22 Jun 2024 04:38
Mars holds a very special place in our hearts. Chiefly because of all the other planets in the Solar System Mars is probably the place we are going to find some tantalising clues or maybe even evidence of prehistoric lif...
China, France to launch satellite to better understand the universe
Phys.org - 22 Jun 2024 11:11
A French-Chinese satellite will blast off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant.
China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls over populated area
Space News - 22 Jun 2024 23:59
A Chinese launch of the joint Sino-French SVOM mission to study Gamma-ray bursts early Saturday saw toxic rocket debris fall over a populated area. The post China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls...
Synspective raises $44 million Series C round
Space News - 22 Jun 2024 23:51
Japanese radar imaging company Synspective has raised 7 billion yen ($44 million) in a Series C round intended to fuel the expansion of its satellite constellation. The post Synspective raises $44 million Series C round ...
Boeing Starliner's return to Earth delayed again
Phys.org - 22 Jun 2024 21:00
NASA said on Friday the Boeing Starliner's return to Earth from the International Space Station, which was scheduled for next week, has been delayed again.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 116 --Spreading the Good Word
SPACE.com - 22 Jun 2024 17:18
On Episode 116 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with the team behind the Space and Things podcast.
Sweet Strawberry Moon, first full moon of summer, thrills stargazers around the world (photos)
SPACE.com - 22 Jun 2024 17:00
June's Strawberry Full Moon of 2024 delighted skywatcher from across the globe, and was captured in some amazing photos.
Excavating Data From Digs Done Decades Ago And Connecting With Today's Communities
Discover - 22 Jun 2024 17:00
Archeological databases are in need of a major update.
How SpaceShipOne's historic launch 20 years ago paved the way for a new space tourism era
SPACE.com - 22 Jun 2024 14:00
On June 21, 2004, SpaceShipOne reached the final frontier for the first time, notching a huge milestone for private spaceflight and paving the way for space tourism.
NASA faces $80,000 claim after space debris hit family home
Phys.org - 22 Jun 2024 11:30
An American family is claiming more than $80,000 from NASA after a small piece of debris fell from space and smashed through the roof of their Florida home, a law firm said Friday.
Starliner return delayed to July
Space News - 22 Jun 2024 06:04
NASA and Boeing have pushed back the return of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station until at least early July to continue studies of propulsion system problems. The post Starliner return ...
Sols 4222-4224: A Particularly Prickly Power Puzzle
NASA Breaking news - 22 Jun 2024 05:06
Earth planning date: Friday, June 21, 2024 All our patient waiting has been rewarded, as we were greeted with the news that our drill attempt of "Mammoth Lakes 2" was successful! You can see the drill hole in the image a...
Lockheed Martin secures $977.5 million contract extension for missile-warning satellites
Space News - 22 Jun 2024 02:17
The latest award brings the total value of Lockheed Martin's contract for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared satellite program to $8.2 billion The post Lockheed Martin secures $977.5 million contract extens...
Is there liquid water on Mars today? Marsquake data could tell us
SPACE.com - 22 Jun 2024 02:00
Some scientists believe they may be able to find buried liquid water on the Red Planet by studying seismic and magnetic readings to reconstruct the aftermath of marsquakes.